Sean is a seasoned intellectual property attorney with a reputation for distilling complex issues to their basic elements and finding the right-sized solution.  In his 20 years of practicing law he has worked on patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret matters, and is always thinking of how these unique areas of the law work together to provide the best possible protection strategy for his clients. Sean's trademark practice covers domestic and international trademark prosecution and pre-litigation enforcement and counseling. As the son of an ad man, childhood dinner table discussions often focused on branding, the nuances of the commercial impression, and how to get the right message to consumers through product names and advertising. As a registered patent attorney, Sean works with large companies with global reach and portfolios, mid-size companies whose growth rides on protecting their innovations, and solo inventors and start-ups launching businesses from new ideas. With a passion for taking things apart to see how the jigs and reels work together, Sean has successfully secured a number of patents in the mechanical arts and electro-mechanical arts, including medical devices, exercise equipment, and product packaging in the food, drug and cosmetic industries.

 

Outside the office, Sean enjoys cooking, a self-proclaimed “slow cooker scientist”, and is a recovering long course triathlete, but still enjoys a nice, leisurely swim, bike or run.